Melbourne Discovery Experience

Our Melbourne Discovery Experience will set you up to work and travel in Australia with airport pickup, four nights of accommodation and support from our local team who will show you the ins-and-outs of life in Melbourne, so you can land your first job down under through us!

Start Dates

Year-round

Duration

4 Nights

Cost

C$1,099

Program Overview

Begin your Australia Working Holiday in Australia’s cultural capital, Melbourne! Our team will make you feel right at home the moment you arrive, giving you the perfect introduction to Melbourne without having to worry about a thing. You’ll be ready to work and travel in Australia in no time!

In addition to all the support covered in our Australia Send-Off Package, you’ll be picked up from the airport, have your first four nights of accommodation secured, and work directly with our local team in the city to secure your first job. This is a great option if you want to have personal job support once you arrive in Australia.

Booking Flights*

Please do not book your flight until you have paid for your program and secured your program start date. Your travel coordinator will notify you when it is time to do so.

What’s Included

Pre-departure:

  • Personal trip coordinator
  • Step-by-step visa application support
  • Invitation to Stepmates Group to connect with other Working Holiday makers!
  • Assistance choosing travel insurance
  • One-on-one orientation before your departure
  • Complete Guide about living & working in Australia

In Country:

  • Airport Shuttle to your accommodation
  • 4 nights of accommodation in a top-rated hostel
  • Australian bank account set-up
  • Assistance finding long-term accommodation
  • Ongoing support from our team for the duration of your trip.
  • Tax filing assistance for your Australian and Canadian tax returns.
  • Weekly welcome drinks- you can attend as many times as you want while in Melbourne!
  • Support from our local team in Melbourne to become a local in no time!

Job Support:

  • Access to job listings 21 days before your arrival in Melbourne.
  • Resume revision to meet Australian Standards
  • Interview preparation.
  • One-to-one job consultation with our in-country job placement team to find the best opportunities for you!
  • 12 months access to our exclusive Online Job Database.
  • Access to job opportunities across Australia as you travel.

What’s Not Included:

Flights, medical insurance, visa and/or work permit application fees, local transportation, food & rent.

Arrival Job Package

Kickstart your Australia Working Holiday with our Arrival Job Package in Melbourne. Receive 1-1 job consultation support from our local team upon arrival to secure your first job in Australia! Our local placement team have a 100% success rate for securing you a job within a few weeks of your arrival.

What’s Included:

  • Access to job listings 21 days before your arrival in Melbourne.
  • Resume revision to match Aussie standards.
  • One-on-one session with our job placement team to find the best opportunities!
  • Interview preparation.
  • Land your first job in Australia

Not ready to work immediately?*

If you plan to travel around Australia before settling in, you'll have full access to our team and our job portal for 12 months, allowing you to make this experience your own mixing work & travel.

Possible Working Holiday Jobs

  • Sales & Retail
  • Food and Beverage
  • Tourism & Hospitality
  • Farming and Fruit Picking
  • Barista & Customer Service
  • Warehouse
  • General Labour
  • Landscaping/Gardening
  • Event and Promotions
  • Plus tons more!

Let's get to you to Melbourne!

You can start this program at any time of the year. Complete our application form for free below! We will get back to you so we can help start planning your Australia Working Holiday and obtaining your Australia Working Holiday Visa!

Ready to Work and Travel in Melbourne?

You can start this program at any time of the year! Submit your application form for free below and we will get back to you to help start planning your Australia Working Holiday Adventure & obtaining your Australia Work Visa!

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Sydney Adventure Experience

Dream of swimming with wild dolphins or cruising through the famous Sydney Harbour? Our Sydney Adventure Experience has got you covered!

Surf Camp Add-On

Add a 5-day Surf Camp to your Australia Working Holiday for the ultimate Australia bucket-list experience and learn to surf in no time!

FAQs

Can I choose my own start date for this program?

Yes! The program runs all year round, so your start date is entirely up to you. Please keep in mind that during Australia’s summer (September–March) our hostels get very busy, so the sooner you do your booking, the better!

To ensure everything is in order, we recommend waiting to book flights until your spot is confirmed, and your Australia Working Holiday Visa is approved.

Book a call with our team today to learn more about getting started!

Can I arrive in Australia any time of the year?

Absolutely! Whenever you want to land, we can arrange an additional nights of accommodation for a small fee, along with your airport pick up, already included as part of the program fee.

Just share your flight details with your Travel Coordinator so we can make sure your airport pick-up and program start go smoothly.

What’s included in the Discovery Melbourne Program in Australia?

This program is designed to give you the best possible start for your working holiday in Australia.

Here’s what’s included:
Access to our pre-departure resources, covering everything you need to know before arriving in Australia and..

Essential setup support:

  • 4 nights of accommodation.
  • Arrival sim card so you can stay connected
  • A bank account and Tax File Number to start working asap.
  • 12 month access to exclusive job boards and in-country job support.
  • Social opportunities to connect with other international participants on their Working Holiday Visa in Australia.

Does this program include job support?

Yes! This is one of the key features of our program. You’ll receive access to:

  • Comprehensive resources on how to find work in Australia
  • Local job boards and workshops to help you secure a position quickly.
  • Support from our in-country team, who provide up-to-date advice about job opportunities for Working Holiday Visa participants.

Can I upgrade to a different program before departure?

If you would like to upgrade to our Adventure Program before booking flights, notify your Travel Coordinator as soon as possible, as our Adventure Program will have set start dates, so you can not start any time. They’ll ensure to check availability and confirm if it is possible.

If you’ve already booked flights and secured a start date, let your Travel Coordinator know, as we can still check if it would be possible. We can’t promise but we will always check and see if we can make it happen!